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liver bird(Noun)

A generic bird that is shown on the corporate seal of Liverpool, and symbolizes that city.

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Liver bird

The Liver bird is the symbol of the city of Liverpool, England. The use of a bird to represent the city dates to the medieval era, but the idea that the "liver bird" is a mythical creature specific to Liverpool evolved in the 20th century. The bird is normally represented in the form of a cormorant holding a frond in its mouth.